How far is Bamako from Timbuktu?

The distance between Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) and Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) is 439 miles / 706 kilometers / 381 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Timbuktu (TOM) to Bamako (BKO) is 623 miles / 1003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 26 minutes.

Distance from Timbuktu to Bamako

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Timbuktu to Bamako. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 438.932 miles
• 706.392 kilometers
• 381.421 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula

• 439.544 miles
• 707.377 kilometers
• 381.953 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Timbuktu to Bamako?

The estimated flight time from Timbuktu Airport to Bamako–Sénou International Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Timbuktu and Bamako?

There is no time difference between Timbuktu and Bamako.

Flight carbon footprint between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO)

On average, flying from Timbuktu to Bamako generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 198 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Timbuktu to Bamako

See the map of the shortest flight path between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO).

Airport information

Origin	Timbuktu Airport
City:	Timbuktu
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	TOM
ICAO Code:	GATB
Coordinates:	16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W

Destination	Bamako–Sénou International Airport
City:	Bamako
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	BKO
ICAO Code:	GABS
Coordinates:	12°32′0″N, 7°56′59″W